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Peer reviewedAshford, Jose B.; LeCroy, Craig Winston – Adolescence, 1990
Compared three models to predict recidivism in juvenile offenders. Discriminant analyses performed on data from 91 juvenile parolees (42 nonrecidivists, 49 recidivists) revealed that Orange County Risk Assessment Instrument and Arizona Juvenile Risk Assessment Form were able to predict recidivism 18-22 percent better than chance. Contra Costa Risk…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Models, Predictive Validity
Peer reviewedDunham, Roger G.; Alpert, Geoffrey P. – Adolescence, 1987
Tested an empirically based prediction model of school dropout on juvenile delinquents (N=137). Identified four factors yielding a high level of prediction: misbehavior in school, disliking school, the negative influence of peers with respect to dropping out and getting into trouble, and a marginal or weak relationship with parents. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Dropout Prevention, Models
